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Buying gear (yeah i know, we’ve been here before…) Or Sonosax SX-R4

Ok, I know this is a question I alone can answer, but I have to admit I'm kind of at a loss. The issue: I've been 'on the market' for about a year trying to decide on a 4 track re …
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Fostex FR-2 vs FR-2 LE

I'm looking to buy a semi-pro field recorder. I've done some research and the LE arguably seems to be one of the best in this price range, good pre-amps for the money. The headphon …
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Nagra SD reviews?

Anyone test out the nagra sd yet? Thoughts? I've only found one review online.
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Looking for a good field recorder in combination with a field mixer

Hi, I currently use a sd mix pre-d with a zoom H4n. Its a nice setup. The advantage of this setup is that it is really modular. I can use the mixer, or the mixer and recorder it o …
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Experiences with Busman DR-680

Anyone care to share any experiences or reviews of the Busman modded DR-680? Thanks!
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Field Recorders, Quality to Price, any hidden companies?

I am in the middle of researching different field recorders. Sound devices - £1400 for just 2 channels, twice that for 4 :( Zaxcom - nomad is around £2500 slightly too much Rol …
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Zoom H4N - Opinions?

There are so many reviews spread around the web about the Zoom H4N, some of them praise this recorder, other say some things about bad preamps, hissy mics etc... Who has had exper …
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MicW i456 or similar, works on Android smartphone?

Mmmm .. excuse my most awful English. Is just for fun, I don't expect professional results. I'm trying to find the best way to use my Xperia Neo smartphone as portable recorder con …
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552 Mixer or 702 Recorder? (Sound Devices)

Background: My main focus is sound effects recording. A very close second at the moment is onset recording (no huge productions though). I own a Fostex FR2 but it is slowly dying …
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Using Zoom H4n handy recorders in windy condition

I had a very bad experience recording ambiances on the mountains with the zoom recorder.It was very cold and windy.I was using the on-board XY mics and windshields(which comes alon …
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Small budget solution for portable recording

Hey everybody - this is my first post/question here - thanks to @noisejockey and the other folks at Twitter. Before I start I have to admit: I am far, far away from being a pro - …